Muleys24Seven
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A lot of hunters talk about how they want the opportunity to hunt and take a mature deer. Just curious what everyone considers a mature deer? Does score also weigh in?
Is 3.5 yrs old mature? What about 4.5? 5.5+???
Last year I shot a 4yr old buck (lab aged) that scored mid-170. I don't think I would consider him a mature deer as I believe his antler growth had more upside and his body size was medium. That being said I've seen some huge 4 yr old deer with great genetics that were 180+...I would probably be more likely to consider them mature.
What do you guys think?
Is 3.5 yrs old mature? What about 4.5? 5.5+???
Last year I shot a 4yr old buck (lab aged) that scored mid-170. I don't think I would consider him a mature deer as I believe his antler growth had more upside and his body size was medium. That being said I've seen some huge 4 yr old deer with great genetics that were 180+...I would probably be more likely to consider them mature.
What do you guys think?